Mountain Crash Near Loja Airport Involving Dual-Registered Aircraft (FAE683)

Incident OverviewTen minutes after departing from Loja Airport, the aircraft was cruising over mountainous terrain at an altitude of 10,000 feet in good weather conditions. During this phase of flight, the airplane lost altitude, struck trees, and crashed on the mountain. The incident resulted in 34 fatalities among the occupants and left eight passengers with serious injuries.## Aircraft IdentificationThe aircraft involved in the accident carried a dual registration: FAE683 and HC-AUE. No additional details regarding the aircraft type, operator, or specific date of the incident are provided in the source material.## Probable CauseAccording to the official investigation findings, the loss of altitude and the subsequent collision with the ground are believed to have been the consequence of orographic currents encountered over the mountainous area.